Adam Gray demonstrates how to write a well-rounded drum solo for Greiner Kilmer Drum Day 2013. Questions: sales@greinerkilmer.com www.greinerkilm... / adamgraydrums
He is my favorite drummer for a reason really wish either TIJ was still around or at least that Adam was playing for somebody! It's such a shame for him not to be in music
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wait....... Matt Greiner, Adam Gray AND Grant McFarland, this is actually amazing, three of my favorite drummers collaborating, im more pumped than when i heard that Texas in July is playing here................. wait no im not, but still this is great
I know!! I used to overlook Adam Gray cause I thought of him as like a "Junior" version of Matt Greiner. Now he has totally changed my mind, too legit!
I think he is saying that their playing styles are similar.. I'd imagine it is partly because Holland listened to Gray for sometime and played his music. None the less, they are both fantastic in what they do.
As stated by Daniel, most of these fills are linear. The sticking at the beginning includes the six-stroke roll in triplet form (RllrrlR), an inverted paradiddle a la Dave Weckl (RllR-LrrL), single & double strokes on the kick drum (if and where gaps are placed), a five-stoke role alternated between different instruments on the kit (Rlrrl-Rlrrl) and single stroke rolls. He combines these idea in a linear fashion (meaning, not two drums are hit at the same time). Mix & match, get creative. :)
The person I immediately thought of who matches all the things being looked for by the judges was Jon Karel. If you don't know him, look him up. He's super creative and super solid.
I'm sorry, but anyone that says this guy is not talented and is a poser as some massive ego issues probably due to insecurities of some sort. excellent vid!
rough subtitles for what Adam was saying at the very end while playing: "Well.. This one time.. I thought 'hey! I should learn to play drums!' ... and that didn't turn out so well. *shreds* hah hah hah could you hear me?!"
I've gotta say that it wasn't in any way fixed. None of the prelim judges had any idea who any of the contestants were, or what their drumming background was. They selected the top 5 who happened to be mostly SOR students. I'm glad you were there, though! I hope you had a good time!
It's an Avedis for sure. I don't think they make too many variations under the Avedis line, and I believe the Oriental has different print, so look under their Avedis chinas. Looks like it may be a 20".
Can ANYONE explain to me how he does those single bass fills at the beginning of the video? I know diddles are involved but I don't know that hand patterns...HELP PLEASE!!! I MUST LEARN!!!
Its funny how he used to be like matt greiner, and in the process, found his own style and surpassed him in technique and skill. ABR TIJ. Adam Gray Matt Greiner
I don't personally like the band that Adam Gray is in and i'm not saying it right now because i'm getting Texas in July and August Burns Red confused (don't bash me, I don't listen to them and i'm just forgetting which one he is, my apologies), but I love this video and this man is talented.
Wow, I have the feeling that Adam's downplayed his talent over the years. I had no idea he was capable of the thing he just played (except the stick juggling; everybody knew about that). Absolutely loved, it, guys! I may see about submitting something for the contest. Dunno' if I'll win, but we'll see. :)
Hi Michael, As Adam played these fills extremely fast, it is extremely hard to depict the sticking.. But I can explain to you the basic idea :) If you took out the bass drum you would here empty gaps in his playing. That's where the kick goes. The entire idea of these fills is linear playing, meaning the hands and feet never play at the same time. You can research a few basic linear fills. Adam was just playing more complex ones, but at a very fast tempo. Linear is the way to go! -Daniel
He improved sooooo much since the first time I saw him playing, Adam become one of the best drummer out there.
10 years later and I'm still watching this.
''play like us and win''. originality is something this world needs so much.
O MY GOODNESS THAT SNARE SOUNDS SO GOOD! I WISH I HAD LIKE 15 OF THEM.
Oh wait, I DO.
But seriously, they're for sale. Buy them.
I've been waiting for a video of Adam grooving like this for the longest time! This is awesome!
It's a 14x6.5 cocobolo snare from GreinerKilmer. Really sick drum!
this guy is my fav drummer
Adam is incredible.
He is my favorite drummer for a reason
really wish either TIJ was still around or at least that Adam was playing for somebody! It's such a shame for him not to be in music
Our friend Ben recorded this at his studio called Attic in Harrisburg, PA. Lots of fancy-pants mics were used!
Those drums sound great!
That creativity fill was insane...
I'm so glad I've seen this guy play live, great drummer!
I wish I was that versatile at drums. Envy doesn't even begin to describe what I feel right now.
Hahaha oh Adam. Your personality is strikingly awesome
as usual, he's so great!!
This is awesome!
Loving the snare sound, and Adam's always a beast!
Thanks for the props, man! Glad you like it!
That's gonna be awesome
The personality one gets me every time.
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those cymbals and kit sound gorgeous... jesus
Sweet. Wish they'd do this in UK too.
Wow this is awesome
That was pretty awesome
one of my favorite drummers EVVAAR
very cool! i think my favorite part was seeing him have fun with it!
Amazing.
Great personality!
You are to awesome!
Mr Gray I love your personality. Hilarious
wait....... Matt Greiner, Adam Gray AND Grant McFarland, this is actually amazing, three of my favorite drummers collaborating, im more pumped than when i heard that Texas in July is playing here................. wait no im not, but still this is great
Drum day today!!!!!
He has already surpassed Matt Greiner as a soloist and in creativity.
Awesome!
Damn, you're awesome !
I know!! I used to overlook Adam Gray cause I thought of him as like a "Junior" version of Matt Greiner. Now he has totally changed my mind, too legit!
Wish I could go!
That smile and laugh xDD Ahhh Adam Grey. What a lad.
looks like someone practiced his rudiments
Busted up laughing at the beginning of personality! Lol
I think he is saying that their playing styles are similar.. I'd imagine it is partly because Holland listened to Gray for sometime and played his music. None the less, they are both fantastic in what they do.
WOW, that snare.
This is very good.
yer a beast!@ and yes that snare is DEE LISH
Mad skills! Nice work man :)
my 3 favorite drummers fuckkkk
As stated by Daniel, most of these fills are linear. The sticking at the beginning includes the six-stroke roll in triplet form (RllrrlR), an inverted paradiddle a la Dave Weckl (RllR-LrrL), single & double strokes on the kick drum (if and where gaps are placed), a five-stoke role alternated between different instruments on the kit (Rlrrl-Rlrrl) and single stroke rolls. He combines these idea in a linear fashion (meaning, not two drums are hit at the same time). Mix & match, get creative. :)
adam grey kick ass
That smile though
The drums are Sakae Almighty Maple drums. The tom batters look to be Remo Clear Ambassadors. Bass batter may be a Powerstoke 3 clear.
It's a 19" Zildjian K China. Adam plays Impression Cymbals, so this is probably a studio and/or borrowed cymbal.
mestre!
Great playin :-)
The person I immediately thought of who matches all the things being looked for by the judges was Jon Karel. If you don't know him, look him up. He's super creative and super solid.
Mermaid Man too bad hes bartender now lol yup hes my idol
WOW!
admit it, he looks like mike shinoda on this video :)
Nice! A few more years of practice and ill be at your level...hopefully haha
So rad
I'm sorry, but anyone that says this guy is not talented and is a poser as some massive ego issues probably due to insecurities of some sort. excellent vid!
That china is so perfect
rough subtitles for what Adam was saying at the very end while playing: "Well.. This one time.. I thought 'hey! I should learn to play drums!' ... and that didn't turn out so well. *shreds* hah hah hah could you hear me?!"
Wtf that independence on technicality
He uses a Seven Drumworks custom kit. In this video I believe he is using Matt Greiner's kit though.
I've gotta say that it wasn't in any way fixed. None of the prelim judges had any idea who any of the contestants were, or what their drumming background was. They selected the top 5 who happened to be mostly SOR students.
I'm glad you were there, though! I hope you had a good time!
Imperials are the absolute best. Seriously
tuning is a big part of it
when you reach the level of this video, he would be in heaven level.... sad but true..
PERSONALITY!
SHOWMANSHIP!
Just...fuck. Adam just moved to my no. 1 spot for sure.
It's an Avedis for sure. I don't think they make too many variations under the Avedis line, and I believe the Oriental has different print, so look under their Avedis chinas. Looks like it may be a 20".
Holy......
agreed
Wow
OMG he's going to win, Matt is a badass but Adam is a bit better in certain skills. So talented.
FUCKING SHIT MANNNN !! YOU AMAZINGGGGG !!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa
Why hasnt it been uploaded yet? D:
Nice super
Those Sakae Almighty drums though. I can’t say for sure if they’re Birch or Maple. Telling by the finish, Birch maybe?
In my opinion Matt and adam are basically the same drummer but both shine in different ways. Matts creative poly rhythms. And adams FILLS.
What... polyrythms in ABR songs?
+Joshua Farrow hahahaha
Can ANYONE explain to me how he does those single bass fills at the beginning of the video? I know diddles are involved but I don't know that hand patterns...HELP PLEASE!!! I MUST LEARN!!!
Its funny how he used to be like matt greiner, and in the process, found his own style and surpassed him in technique and skill. ABR TIJ. Adam Gray Matt Greiner
This thing is my standard warm up... O.O
Holy shit
I don't personally like the band that Adam Gray is in and i'm not saying it right now because i'm getting Texas in July and August Burns Red confused (don't bash me, I don't listen to them and i'm just forgetting which one he is, my apologies), but I love this video and this man is talented.
The hardest thing Matt and Adam have the ability to do is get paid to play drums. Now how many of you can say that.
I don't want to enter the contest anymore
Wow, I have the feeling that Adam's downplayed his talent over the years. I had no idea he was capable of the thing he just played (except the stick juggling; everybody knew about that). Absolutely loved, it, guys! I may see about submitting something for the contest. Dunno' if I'll win, but we'll see. :)
Hahahaha I died at "personality"
2:04 cracks me up!
Adam FUCKNG Gray for PRESIDENT !
How does he do all that on the snare? Is that like paradiddles or something? Please answer
Hi Michael,
As Adam played these fills extremely fast, it is extremely hard to depict the sticking.. But I can explain to you the basic idea :) If you took out the bass drum you would here empty gaps in his playing. That's where the kick goes.
The entire idea of these fills is linear playing, meaning the hands and feet never play at the same time. You can research a few basic linear fills.
Adam was just playing more complex ones, but at a very fast tempo. Linear is the way to go!
-Daniel
only if adam used this kind of playing in texas in july
personality hahahahaha!
"Hi I'm Adam Gray and this is Gospel Chops"
Where?!
What happened to Imperial cymbals?
I had a good time and it was awesome and all but i dunno man. And they asked what my background was so im assuming they asked others...